Shadows at the Door

The Discussion of Earworm

David and Mark sit down to discuss Earworm one year after its premiere, and celebrating its public release. They explore what’s next, and spiral into a wide array of behind-the-scenes stories, questionable observations, tangents and what to do in the Vatican.

Episode Art by Leah Rohen

Content Warnings: sexual innuendo, swearing, talk of ever-polarising society, discussion of the far right movement in the United Kingdom, extended jokes about masturbation.
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Our second and final Act of Earworm: A ghostly audio drama musical.

Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers.

Earworm is best enjoyed with headphones

Credits

Written, Directed & Produced by Mark Nixon 

Lyrics by Paul Alborough & Mark Nixon

Music by Tom Caruana

Cuts on Through a Glass Dark by Nick Maxwell

Episode Art by Vic Bazaine

Cast

Starring David Ault as Geoffrey Troughton

Paul Alborough A.K.A Professor Elemental as Ethan Nilsson 

Ilana Charnelle as Tasha Flanagan

Erika Sanderson as Annabeth Chamberlain

Michelle Kelly as Evelyn Carol

additional voices provided by Mark Nixon

The full production of Earworm is available now as a one act, ad-free file and ⁠⁠can be purchased here⁠⁠. Earworm is also available to stream in full, ad-free for our ⁠⁠Patreon Supporters.⁠⁠

⁠⁠The soundtrack is available on Bandcamp⁠⁠

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Content Warnings

Ghosts, possession, fictional depictions of alcohol abuse, sexual innuendo, sex shaming, homophobia, sexism, strong language, insinuated drug/alcohol abuse, unsafe while sleeping, subliminal messaging, mind control, fire. Sensory Warning: sounds of electronic interference such as static, strong binaural soundscaping

Approximate Time Stamps - Intro (00:20:00), Story (00:37:00), Credits (00:26:27), Outtake (00:28:23)

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Earworm: An audio drama musical infused with hip hop, jazz and ghosts.

Geoffrey Troughton can’t sleep. Music bleeds through the walls at all hours interrupting his paranormal studies. But something has crawled its way from the other side, a sinister earworm eager to sink its hook into the right host. As Geoffrey’s weary yet curious mind is hoisted into the darkness, will he surface from the shadows? Or will he be cursed to play second fiddle within his own soul? …And who will be next? 

Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers.

Earworm is best enjoyed with headphones

Credits

Written, Directed & Produced by Mark Nixon 

Lyrics by Paul Alborough & Mark Nixon

Music by Tom Caruana

Cuts on Through a Glass Dark by Nick Maxwell

Episode Art by Vic Bazaine

Cast

Starring David Ault as Geoffrey Troughton

Paul Alborough A.K.A Professor Elemental as Ethan Nilsson 

Ilana Charnelle as Tasha Flanagan

Erika Sanderson as Annabeth Chamberlain

Michelle Kelly as Evelyn Carol

and Mark Nixon as Al Marko

Act II of Earworm releases Thursday 14th May 2026

The full production of Earworm is available now as a one act, ad-free file and ⁠can be purchased here⁠. Earworm is also available to stream in full, ad-free for our ⁠Patreon Supporters.⁠

⁠The soundtrack is available on Bandcamp⁠

This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you. Help directly fund further episodes ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

Content Warnings

Ghosts, possession, fictional depictions of alcohol abuse, sexual innuendo, sex shaming, homophobia, sexism, strong language, insinuated drug/alcohol abuse, unsafe while sleeping, subliminal messaging, mind control, fire. Sensory Warning: sounds of electronic interference such as static, strong binaural soundscaping

Approximate Time Stamps - Intro (00:20:00), Beck's End (00:47:00), Story (1:09:58)

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We’ve gone back to where it all began.

Our very first episode has been completely remade: re-rewritten, re-scored, and rebuilt as a full-cast production. It's the same story, told the way we always meant to tell it.

If you head to Season One, Episode One on this feed, you’ll now find the new version waiting for you. 

Now then, pour yourself some tea, and let's step inside...

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In a police interview room, a young woman is counting everyone she sees, trying to find someone hidden in plain sight... Before she's finished, this station will discover the difference between a witness… and a warning.

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Credits

Written by Mark Nixon

Based on the original short story by M.R. James

Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon

Musical Score by Nico Vettese

Artwork by Shannon Lawes

Cast

Celia Ryan was played by Michelle Kelly

Nicola Wraxall was played by Sarah Nightingale

Klara Wallenberg was played by Karin Heimdahl

The Deacon was played by Mattias Rebo  

Officer Stanley Breen was played by David Ault

Officer Ramsay Wakefield was played by Mark Nixon

Ebba and the Woman on the Train were played by Janis Westin

Katie was played by Jo Davies 

Count Magnus and additional voices were played by Jake Benson

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Content Warnings

Story: strong binaural soundscaping, police neglect, screaming, depiction of vomiting, depiction of deaths, discussion of recreational drugs, description of graphic injury.

Discussion: Swearing, sexual innuendo, gameshow-style loud noises, sounds of simulated gunfire, comedic simulation of a stabbing.

Approximate Time StampsIntro (00:20:00), Story (00:37:00), Discussion (00:56:41), Credits (01:42:19), Outtakes (03:46:59)

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